2009 April

22 Apr

Eco-friendly Entertaining Finds at Branch

categories: eco-chic, home accessories, serveware

Loving these stylish & earth-friendly entertaining products from Branch:
• 16″ Serving Trays in Colors by Bambu – 100% organically-grown bamboo, non-toxic water-based adhesive, natural lacquer (derived from the cashew nut tree), food-safe polyurethane. ($24 ea)
• Vessel: Ivy by Perch! – created with low-fire ceramic & non-toxic glaze / great home accessory that can be [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 22nd, 2009 at 6:10am

22 Apr

Smudge Ink: Modern Eco-Chic Shoppers

categories: eco-chic, fabulous gift ideas

These multi-purpose shopping totes from Smudge Ink are bold, colorful, and eco-chic! Made of 30% recycled material, reusable, and fully recyclable with other household plastics. Several designs available. ($9.95 each or $29.95/pack of 3 different designs)

(Great Mother’s Day gift idea too!)

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Read more → Posted on April 22nd, 2009 at 5:47am

21 Apr

SURPRISE GIVEAWAY: Magnet Street Weddings (Invitations & More)

categories: invitations, paper love, reader giveaways

Winner Update 4/28: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much to everyone that entered! And the (randomly chosen) winner is… Commenter #144 – Janet, who said, “I heart the photo booth magnet – Made for each other.ty 4 the entry:) my daughter gets married in sept and this would be a great win!”. Congrats, [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 21st, 2009 at 11:59am

21 Apr

Fortune Teller Mugs + More Cool Cups

categories: coffee and tea, drinkware, fabulous gift ideas

Cool drinkware finds from Greener Grass Design…Pictured above: Fortune Teller Coffee Mugs – Coffee cups with predictions embossed at the bottom. See.. the future looks bright! (on sale for $10 / regularly $14)
Pictured below: Number Mugs – start every morning off with your lucky number! Or give a set of 2 as a thoughtful gift [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 21st, 2009 at 8:58am

20 Apr

REAL PARTIES: Bling, Bling Tabletop… Bargain Style!

categories: bridal shower ideas, decorating ideas, get inspired

HWTM reader Linda Roos sent over a nice message recently that said, “I was inspired by your post the other day with the 5 tips for hosting. I made a post on my blog about my own biggest tip for any host/hostess… I just wanted to share with you.” Well, both Linda’s tips – and [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 20th, 2009 at 5:00am

18 Apr

Close Encounters of the Frozen Kind

categories: fun for kids, kitchen tools, theme parties

These Ice Invaders silicone ice cube trays are way too fun! The perfect addition for any 80’s party or alien/outerspace birthday theme, they also make a great novelty gift idea for gamers or children of the Awesome 80’s! Tray measures 8.5″ x 5″.
($7.49 at perpetualkid.com)

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Read more → Posted on April 18th, 2009 at 10:08am